Beijing Travel Guide
Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China is the nation's political, cultural, scientific and educational heart as well as a key transportation hub. Beijing has served as the capital of the country for more than 800 years. The city has many places of historic interest and architectural/scenic beauty. Beijing's travel industry has forged forward after China's economic reforms in 1978, and the city is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Beijing became the focus of world attention in 2008 when it hosted the Olympics. The games were a symbol of both China’s progress and China’s tradition with high-class and eye-catching facilities and spectacular ceremonies. People from all around the world were welcomed to travel to Beijing under the slogan "One World, One Dream". more about Beijing »
- Chinese Name: 北京
- Chinese Pinyin: Běi jīng
- Location: North of China
- Population: 17.55 million
- Languages: Mandarin
- Zip Code: 100000
- Tel Code: 010
- Time Zone: (UTC+8)
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The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is: the best-preserved imperial palace in China, the largest ancient palatial structure in the world, and the essence and culmination of traditional Chinese architectural accomplishment. International Recognition In 1961 the Forbidden City was listed as an important ... more about The Forbidden City
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Beijing has several shopping districts that offer a mind-boggling variety of goods. The traditional shopping districts have always been Wangfujing Street, Qianmen Street, Dongdan and Xidan Commercial Street, but now Jianguomen Outer Street and Chaowai Street have risen to the top in terms of carrying the latest and most luxurious items. Shopping at...more info about Beijing Shopping »
Recommended Beijing Tours
- Tour Code: BJ-1
- Attractions: Temple of Heaven, The Mutianyu Great Wall(with round way cable car), Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City, Hall of Clocks and Watches, Short Hutong Tour in Xicheng District, Summer Palace
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- Tour Code: BJ-3
- Attractions: Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall(with round way cable car), Tian'anmen Square, The Forbidden City, Treasure Houses, Hutong Tours in a Rickshaw, Beijing Olympic Green(exterior visit of Bird Nest and Water Cube), Xiushui Street(Silk Market), Summer Palace
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- Tour Code: CHT-114
- Attractions: Yuyuan Garden, Yuyuan Market, The Shanghai World Financial Center, The Bund, Cruise in Zhouzhuang, Zhouzhuang Water Town, Minority village and Longsheng Terraced Field, Li River Cruise, Yangshuo Countryside Biking, Tian'anmen Square, The Forbidden City, Hutong Tours in a Rickshaw, Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall(with round way cable car)
We can not tell the weather in Sep. Accroding to the historical data, the average temperature is 19.6 centigrade, not too much rain. usually it is good time to travel to Bejing and other city near Beijing. you can consider Terra Cotta Warriors in Xi''an or Shanghai.
How far is it to travel from Beijing to Tianjin ?
If by bus, how many hours ? If by Speed Train, how many hours and how much is the ticket ?
Hi Witchetty, I would like to recomemnd Shanxi Province to you. You can discover Datong and Pingyao. How do you like the tour package below. I can tailor make a tour for you based on your requests: http://www.chinahighlights.com/tour/datongtour/dt-1/.
Hi Evelyn, an English speaking tour guide cost US$65 per person for 8 hours in Beijing. And you need to pay the tour guide's lunch and transportation fee. Could you please let me know your travel date, so that I can arrange a female tour guide for you. Please click here to know more about Beijing tour:http://www.chinahighlights.com/beijing/tours.htm.
EVE,
I will gladly put you in contact with a wonderful young lady who lives in Beijing and has done tours for more than 15 years. Just email me at: rosborne1966@gmail.com for her contact information.
Hi Evelyn, I just sent another email to you about your Beijing tour. Please check you email box for details.
Hi! Thanks for your query.
Please bring thick clothes,like, sweater and down jacket,because Beijing is very cold in the middle of November, with temperature ranging from 0- 10 C or 30 - 52 F. Please see more information about Beijing weather and travel tips at http://www.chinahighlights.com/beijing/weather.htm.
Wish you a pleasant trip in Beijing!
Dear Gulati,
Please check your E-mail. I send you an E-mail of price for renting English-speaking tour guide in Beijing and Shanghai for your reference. If you did not get it, please contact me at nancy@chinahighlights.com.
Yours,
Nancy
Hi Mary, as for the least costly method from Tianjin port to Beijing airport, you can take a fast train. Here it is: take a taxi from Tianjin Port to Tanggu Railway Station or Tianjin Railway Station. Then take a fast train from Tianjin to Beijing. Then take a taxi from Beijing Railway Station to your airport hotel. I suggest that book the transfer with our company, the price is US$83 per person based on 2 people in the group.
In 2011 during the Dragon Boat Festival (June 4-June 6), ceremonies and boat races were held in Shunyi Olympic Water Sports Park (顺义奥林匹克水上公园). This year, it is expected to happen in June 22-June 24.
Hi Erra,
The weather of Beijing is OK in these days. As far as I know, both Chinese people and foreigners are OK with the air condition of Beijing, but it need to be improved. You can check the data on the website of U.S. Embassy Beijing Air Quality Monitor (http://beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn/070109air.html), it is not that good for visit. If you are interested in China tour and afraid of the air pollution, may I suggest you to visit Guilin, Yangtze River or some other places (with good air condition) instead?
Hope it helps.
Enjoy your day! ;)
Dear Nasim,
Based on the former data, the average temperature will be -5°C to 4°C in Dec. and -9°C to 1°C in Jan. It's very cold. You'd better take the down jacket. Here is an useful website for checking the new information. Click here: http://www.weather.com.cn/en/weather/101010100.shtml
Dear Nasim,
Based on the former data, the average temperature will be -5°C to 4°C in Dec. and -9°C to 1°C in Jan. It's very cold. You'd better take the down jacket. Here is an useful website for checking the new information. Click here: http://www.weather.com.cn/en/weather/101010100.shtml
Hello Ho, you could go to Nanshan Ski Resort which is about 80 km from city center. Or you could take train to Harbin to the famous Yabuli Ski Resort.
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